November 5, 2026A Bilingual Newspaper
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Synopsis of an Urban Memoir

A Brazilian Street Art exhibition called “Synopsis of an Urban Memoir”, featuring works by Alto*Contraste, Branco, Bugre, Camila Crivelenti, Ciro Schu, Combone, Criola, Fefa Românova, Goms, Henrique Belotti, Ju Violeta, Júlio Vieira, Mag Magrela, Mateus Bailon, Panmela Castro, Pecci, Siss, Tikka, and Vermelho, is currently taking place at the CUFA headquarters in the Andrew Freedman Home (1125 Grand Concourse – Bronx, NY) until April 14.It is an opportunity to see the work of talented Brazilian artists, who represent different voices within their communities through their unique styles.

The exhibition is being held in partnership with CUFA, a non-profit organization founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1996 by Celso Athayde, a documentary filmmaker, four-time best-selling author, and social activist. The organization is globally recognized and awarded for inspiring and influencing public policies, media and attracting private investments to fulfill its mission of exchanging social technologies and providing intercultural dialogue among the poor, especially through education, sports, and intercultural programs.

Part of the proceeds from this exhibition will benefit CUFA’s programs and projects in the U.S.

For more information, visit: facebook.com/Synopsisofanurbanmemoir/


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